With the rapid development of China’s new energy vehicle market,reliability issues have gradually become the focus of attention of consumers and the international market. The safety of new energy vehicles not only concerns the safety of consumers’ lives and property, but also directly affects China’s competitiveness and image in the global automotive industry. Therefore, it is particularly important to improve the reliability of new energy vehicles, especially in terms of fire safety.
First of all, the reliability of new energy vehicles is directly related to consumer trust. With the popularity of electric vehicles, consumers have put forward higher requirements for their safety and reliability. New risks such as battery thermal runaway, toxic gas release and fire caused by high-speed collisions have become important considerations for consumers when buying cars. In order to meet these challenges, China Merchants Automotive Research Institute launched the China Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Index (C-EVFI), filling the gap in domestic and foreign electric vehicle fire safety technical standards. C-EVFI provides consumers with a more scientific and objective safety assessment basis by establishing a comprehensive testing and evaluation system that covers all aspects from vehicle design to fire rescue.
Secondly, the launch of C-EVFI not only improves the safety of new energy vehicles, but also provides strong support for the competitiveness of Chinese auto brands in the international market. With the increase in global demand for electric vehicles, the safety standards and technical requirements for new energy vehicles in the international market are also constantly improving. As the world’s first national fire safety technology innovation platform, C-EVFI can help Chinese automakers establish a good brand image in the international market and enhance the market competitiveness of their products. Through rigorous testing and evaluation, automakers can actively identify and eliminate potential safety hazards during product design and production, thereby improving the overall reliability of their products.
In addition, C-EVFI’s scientific evaluation system starts from four dimensions: safety tips, emergency rescue, fire protection, and data linkage, which can effectively solve consumers’ blind spots in safety cognition. By making the evaluation results public, consumers can intuitively understand the safety performance of different models and give priority to high-scoring models. This transparency not only enhances consumer confidence, but also promotes technological progress and safety standards for the entire industry.
In the international community, the reliability and safety of China’s new energy vehicles will also affect its export prospects. With more and more countries and regions providing policy support and increasing market demand for electric vehicles, China’s new energy vehicles have great export potential. However, if the safety and reliability of the products cannot be ensured, they may face doubts and resistance from the international market. Therefore, improving the reliability of new energy vehicles is not only a need to meet domestic market demand, but also an inevitable choice to comply with international market trends.
Finally, the implementation of C-EVFI will provide a solid guarantee for the high-quality development of China’s new energy vehicles. CMI plans to launch the C-EVFI 2026 version of the evaluation procedures in 2025, covering more models and scenarios, and further promoting the safe and high-quality development of China’s electric vehicles. Through technological innovation and scientific and fair evaluation, C-EVFI will continue to strengthen the safety line of defense of new energy vehicles, so that consumers can feel more at ease when buying and using cars, and inject solid guarantees into China’s global leading position in the new energy vehicle industry.
In summary, the reliability of China’s new energy vehicles not only concerns the safety and trust of consumers, but also directly affects its competitiveness in the international market. Through the establishment and implementation of technical standards such as C-EVFI, China’s new energy vehicles will be able to achieve a qualitative leap in safety and reliability, thereby better meeting the needs of domestic and foreign markets and promoting the sustainable development of China’s automobile industry.
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Post time: Apr-27-2025